Climate & Environment
Accra Floods Trap Thousands as Ghana’s Capital Goes Under
Thousands of residents have been stranded as severe Accra floods submerged major roads, homes and critical infrastructure across Ghana's capital. Emergency services, military personnel and disaster management teams have been deployed as authorities warn that more rainfall is expected.
Rainstorm Destroys Homes in Zamfara and Plateau, Sparks Mass Displacement Crisis
Rainstorm destroys homes across Zamfara and Plateau states, killing one child, injuring dozens and displacing hundreds as violent winds and heavy rainfall devastate communities.
World Bank Sahel Adaptive Social Protection Programme Launches Its Most Ambitious Phase Yet
The World Bank has launched a major new phase of its Sahel adaptive social protection programme, aiming to strengthen resilience, economic inclusion, and crisis response systems across six fragile African countries facing conflict, displacement, and climate shocks.
Tanzania Landslides Kill 20 in Mbeya as East Africa’s Rain Crisis Deepens
At least 20 people have died in southern Tanzania after heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Mbeya, with children among the victims. Rescue efforts are ongoing as more rain threatens affected communities across the region.
ECOWAS-AU Green Ports Summit in Abuja Exposes Africa’s 75% Port Readiness Gap
A summit in Abuja has revealed that most African ports are unprepared for the shift to low-carbon shipping, raising concerns about trade competitiveness and rising logistics costs.
